NOUN

Schau/ʃaʊ̯/show; spectacle; display

Schau is a German noun that means show, spectacle, or display. It is pronounced /ʃaʊ̯/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Schauen".

Definitions

1.a public show or performance(event or performance)

a.organized event for entertainment

Die neue Schau im Theater war restlos ausverkauft.The new show at the theater was completely sold out.

2.striking or impressive display; spectacle(impressive visual impression)

a.something impressive to look at

Das Feuerwerk war eine beeindruckende Schau.The fireworks were an impressive spectacle.

3.ostentatious show of something; display (often of feelings or abilities)(colloquial, rarely)

a.showing off

Seine Schau interessiert hier niemanden mehr.No one here is interested in his show-off attitude anymore.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Schaudie Schauen
Genitiveder Schauder Schauen
Dativeder Schauden Schauen
Accusativedie Schaudie Schauen

Frequently asked questions

What does "Schau" mean in English?
"Schau" means show, spectacle, or display. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Schau"?
"Schau" is pronounced /ʃaʊ̯/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Schau" der, die, or das?
"Schau" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Schau"?
The plural of "Schau" is "Schauen".
What part of speech is "Schau"?
"Schau" is a noun in German.

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